Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litorosa
ID:
349075

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 1: 72 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348407

Common Names

  • Litorosa Sedge
  • Litorosa Fox Sedge
  • Litorosa Meadow Sedge

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Description

Carex litorosa (also called Seashore sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and grows in coastal areas and along beaches. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex litorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex litorosa is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with awns, and the seed is a small, brown, three-sided achene. The seedlings are delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex litorosa is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Carex litorosa

Carex litorosa can be found in wet meadows, fens, and marshes in North America.

Carex litorosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex litorosa?

Carex litorosa

What is the common name of Carex litorosa?

Litorosa Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex litorosa?

Mesic to dry open woods, meadows, and prairies

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Jacob Whitman Bailey (1811-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063929-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].